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United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Paso Robles

Lake Nacimiento dam – Lake Nacimiento Dam loop from Paso Robles

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Paso Robles

Lake Nacimiento dam – Lake Nacimiento Dam loop from Paso Robles

Hard

4.9

(6996)

8,086

riders

Lake Nacimiento dam – Lake Nacimiento Dam loop from Paso Robles

03:16

61.9km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

779 m

Paso Robles City Park

Highlight • Rest Area

James and Daniel Blackburn donated two blocks to the city for a public park to be used for the pleasure of its citizens and visitors. By original deed, the land …

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2

1.15 km

Paso Robles

Highlight • Settlement

Friendly town for a break with a wide range of choices from eclectic coffee shops to restaurants, catering to locals and the folks from the surrounding wine country.

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3

14.9 km

Chimney Rock - San Marcos Creek, Nacimiento Lake Drive

Highlight • Natural Monument

Solid Rock tower jutting out of the San Marcos creek valley

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4

15.1 km

Chimney Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Iconic rock tower in the lush valley at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road with Nacimiento Lake Drive

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5

19.2 km

Nacimiento Lake Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Recommended to ride this section and onward past the lake in the morning or evening to avoid the brutal midday heat

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6

24.1 km

Heritage Ranch Equestrian grasslands

Highlight • Natural

While fertile lower lying areas were lost with the reservoir construction and flooding, these areas just above the water level benefited and are now developing rapidly

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7

27.4 km

Lake Nacimiento dam

Highlight • Lake

Drinking water and irrigation for the wine and farming area

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8

27.4 km

Lake Nacimiento Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The road goes over the lake dam, with great views of the lake and down the valley to the other side. If you have a filter this is a possible source of water, the last for many miles.

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61.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

6.17 km

1.71 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.9 km

5.35 km

653 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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